Illinois

Lawrence

15,280
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Lawrence

Lawrence, Illinois, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 3,668. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,280.

Its recorded population peaked at 22,661 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 33 percent.

On the ground today, 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202015,280
201016,833
200015,452
199015,972
198017,807
197017,522
196018,540
195020,539
194021,075
193021,885
192021,380
191022,661
190016,523
189014,693
188013,663
187012,533
18609,214
18506,121
18407,092
18303,668
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Lawrence

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lawrence, Illinois.

Bridge at Thirteenth Street
St. Francisville
Lawrence County Courthouse
Lawrenceville

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Frequently asked about Lawrence

When does Lawrence first appear in the US census?
Lawrence, Illinois first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 3,668.
What is the population of Lawrence?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lawrence had a recorded population of 15,280.
When did Lawrence's population peak?
Lawrence's recorded population peaked at 22,661 in 1910.
How many historic places are in Lawrence?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lawrence, Illinois.
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